Legal Definitions - inofficiosus

Term: inofficiosus
Definition: In Roman law, inofficiosus means going against a natural duty of love and care. It is used to describe a will that unfairly disowns a child or a close relative. For example, if a parent writes a will that leaves everything to a stranger instead of their own child, it would be considered inofficiosus. Inofficiosus is also known as "querela inofficiosi testamenti."